Record ID: BM-75628C
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Roman multifunctional eating utensil, dating to the second or third century AD. The handle is in the form of an elongated, crouching feline, probably a lion or panther, with front legs outstretched. The legs are set forward of and below the animal's head which has moulded ears, slight recesses for eyes and a groove showing the mouth. The elongated body behind is U-shaped in cross-section, the underside being recessed. Just over halfway along the animal is a slight bulge representing the creature's hind quarters and legs. The handles continues, terminating in a cresc…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-751115
Object type: SHOE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cowhide shoe, possibly a military boot dating to the late second or early third century AD. The shoe has been designed to be worn on the left foot. The shoe is swayed and very pointed. The toe turns noticeably inward. The toe is very pointed and tapers to the tread of the foot. The waist and seat are almost straight, with little variation in width. A single line of studs runs around the outer edge of the shoe, with four straight lines in the tread down to the waist. There is a single line in the waist towards the outer edge, but otherwise the waist is open and free of stu…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th October 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-749729
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy modified vessel mount, depicting a naked figure reclining under a tree, dating to the Roman period. The object is asymmetrical and teardrop shaped in plan. In section, it is approximately hemispherical in section. The underside of the mount is slightly convex and has a rough, scored surface, with traces of a white substance, possibly lead solder, attached to it.
The mount is decorated with a cast figure, reclining right. The figure's right arm is resting behind his head, whilst the left arm is truncated, but is resting at the figure's side. The figure's left leg is tuc…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th June 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-7278F4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of Samain ware, these are a base ab a rim sherd possibly from the same vessel, both have an orangeish-red fabric and red slip. Overall weight 17.83 g
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th December 2014Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tytherington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-72424E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three Fragments of South East Dorset Black Burnished Ware, these are all rim sherds from two different vessels. Abundant angular quarts temper. Total weight 48.73
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th December 2014Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tytherington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-7216E1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman (AD 50-150) copper alloy Colchester derivitive brooch with a spring mechanism, missing most of one wing, the foot and catchplate, and the spring and pin. The brooch measures 42.01mm in incomplete length and weighs 7.78g. All original patina is missing and all breaks are old.
The wings are 'C' shaped in cross-section and span 19.48mm. Originally, they would have spanned c.28mm. There is no apparent decoration to the front of the wings. At the centre of the reverse and extending above into the top of the bow are the remains of a double-pierced lug.
The bow is D-sha…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Trotton with Chithurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-720A76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus from the House of Constantine, probably a contemporary copy, dating to the period c. AD 330-364. The reverse type is hard to discern but may be a 'GLORIA EXERCITVS' type, which was issued between AD 330-337.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014Spatial data recorded.